CALMLY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

calmly

adverb

Definition of calmly

as in coolly

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Recent Examples of calmly If the illusion is successful, the decoy serves the purpose of attracting attention from opponents aiming to distract the penalty taker, while the real penalty taker can quietly prepare in the periphery, calmly focusing on his kick. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Mikel Oyarzabal calmly buried his shot to give Spain a 1-0 lead. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 14 July 2026 His agent, girlfriend and teammates, like Rojas, also helped Alfonzo approach the game calmly. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Captain Harry Kane calmly stepped up and buried the penalty, restoring England's two-goal cushion at 3-1. — Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Fit to start the season, LAFC played tremendous soccer as Eustáquio calmly choreographed the team. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 4 July 2026 Ryan Mendes passed a ball through an Argentine defender’s legs on the right side of the Argentinian box to Deroy Duarte, who calmly took a touch and then slammed a shot through another defender’s legs and then slid it past Martínez into the net. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Those pressures can make negotiations feel intimidating, but approaching conversations calmly and strategically may lead to better outcomes. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmly

Adverb

Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026
The Australian queen of coolly-observing-bohemia is one of my favorite 2026 discoveries.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

Definition of coolly

Adverb

The two turtles now peacefully explore their habitat together while still giving each other space.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Perhaps this game, whatever the result, will come and go relatively peacefully, with no incidents to speak of and no new Argentinian ‘villains’ in the collective English consciousness.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of peacefully

Adverb

Ahead, Toyota team principal Kobayashi ran serenely to the finish in the No 7, even with Frijns’ pass on Buemi increasing the pressure.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026
After 50 minutes of self-satisfaction, the hero fades serenely into a sunset that Dudamel made miraculously mystical.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of serenely

Adverb

The waters of a continent – west from the Rockies and east from the Appalachians – pour into it, sometimes violently, sometimes placidly.

— Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026
Nature is no big deal in Cristian Mungiu‘s superb new drama of systemic order and individual disarray, which takes in the sprawling waters and monochrome mountainscapes of the region with a placidly appreciative eye.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026